Christy I totally understand what you are saying about the milk allergy vs the milk intolerence. I see both points but I do think it a very good move to go to an over the counter hypoallergenic formula and see how it does for Eloise.

By hypoallergenic OTC, it isn't as good as the neocate, but it is broken down more and more easily digested, which is basically what Catherine is needing if Eloise has DGE. SOmething that will digest easier and not sit in the tummy longer. If after a couple of weeks it isn't helpign, then maybe the neocate is needed.

Parker has a lot of problems with milk, but he is not allergic, we have had two lots of RAST testing and also skin ***** testing and it has been deemed an intolerence. We breastfed and didn't have much of a problem, but when we went to milk had a ton of problems, and for us goat milk has solved this problem (or rice milk) but this will not work for an allergic baby, as the allergens are generally the same.

Christy I am really, really sorry that you have been dealing with this the whole time, she has had reflux for 3 years? Does she a Paed Gastroenterologist? That would be a really good step. Babies with reflux past 18 months, really should be seen by a GE.

And you are very right, a LOT of kids with reflux have either allergies, intolerences, asthma, eczema...they seem to all be intertwined.

If anyone ever needs any help with reflux or things that are going on, I would be more than happy to help, and maybe shed some light on some of the things that may be confusing.